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Celebrate Pride with your Union

Join Your Union For Pride

Ottawa/Capital Pride

We’ll be at the Fierté dans la Capitale Ottawa Pride Parade again this year, too!

Toronto Pride

This year, your Union will be at the Toronto Pride StreetFair and Toronto Pride Parade!

  • StreetFair – June 27, 2026
  • Parade – June 28, 2026
  • Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Toronto Pride celebrations in 2026!


Solidarity Scholarships

Visit our Training & Education page for more information. The application window for 2026 is June 1 – August 1.


Labour Day 2026

07/09/2026

See you on September 7, 2026! Members who pre-register receive a special giveaway!

Cobourg

Cornwall

Hamilton

Kitchener-Waterloo

London

  • BBQ & Celebration
  • East Lions Community Centre
  • More to follow!

North Bay

  • Members-Only Drop-In Social & Celebration
  • More to follow

Sault Ste. Marie

  • More to follow

Sudbury

Thunder Bay

Toronto

  • Parade
  • Sign in with UFCW Locals 175 & 633 between 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. on the east side of University Ave between Queen St. West and Richmond St. West.
  • Parade starts at 9:30 a.m. sharp.
  • Pre-register to receive a special giveaway and be eligible for CNE entrance wristbands (up to 5 per family while supplies last) by August 24, 2026!
    Register ONLINE using the form here or by email at region2admin@ufcw175.com.

Windsor

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Labour Day in 2025! For photos and links to more coverage, head over to our blog.


Outstanding Member Achievement Awards

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 awards four Outstanding Member Achievement Awards every year. There are four nomination categories and the winner of each receives $500.

The categories are:

  • Demonstrating outstanding contributions to the community;
  • Manifesting leadership and advancement of the UFCW;
  • Dedicating themselves to fundraising for Leukemia research, or;
  • Enhancing & achieving improvements in health & safety (including WSIB) for their workplace.

Look for the 2026 nomination window to open on August 1. Nominate yourself or another member today.

Learn about the 2025 winners here!


Weeklong Paid Training Programs 2026

Weeklong 2024 - Paid training program for Stewards & Health & Safety members

Applications are open for the 2026 Weeklong Paid Training for Stewards and Health & Safety members.

This year’s courses will take place November 16 – 20, 2026. Find full details on our Training & Education page.

Apply here!

Note that only those selected to attend will receive confirmation. For more information, visit the Training & Education page.


RSI Day

28/02/2027

Every year, health and safety activists commemorate Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Day.

RSIs, also called Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), are a family of painful disorders that can affect the nerves, muscles, and tendons through the body. That includes the neck, shoulders, upper and lower back, chest, arms, and hands.

There is a strong link between MSDs and known workplace risk factors and hazards, and workers across all industries can suffer from these often debilitating disorders.

Visit the Health & Safety section of our Downloads page to view information on RSIs.

If you believe that pain or an injury is work-related, make sure you speak to your doctor. For more information on filing a workplace injury claim, visit our Injured Workers section.


Stewards Training (Annual)

The weekend Steward Seminars returned for 2026! This year, UFCW Locals 175 & 633 Stewards had the opportunity to take a two-day training at six seminars happening this Spring. Find coverage of this year’s seminars below:

We’ll be holding Stewards One-Day Cell Training in 2027 with details to follow next year.


National Day of Mourning

28/04/2027

In December 1990, the federal government passed the Workers Mourning Day Act, establishing April 28 as a National Day of Mourning.
And while remember and honour those who have lost their lives or who have been forever affected by workplace injuries and illnesses, we must also find renewed purpose and strength in the fight for better workplace health and safety.

Every worker deserves to go home healthy at the end of the day.


Annual Golf Tournament for the LLSC

30/05/2026

UFCW Locals 175 & 633 hosts an annual golf tournament to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).

MAY 30, 2026
Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Brampton

Start times

  • Registration starts at 11:30 a.m.
  • Shot-gun start at 1:30 p.m. (Four person scramble)

Entry Fees

  • Members of UFCW Locals 175 & 633 – $150
  • Guest Fee – $175

Registration includes:

  • 18 holes (Masters Course) & Golf Cart
  • Breakfast burrito at registration
  • Lunch at the Halfway House (redeem prior to tee-off during your round)
  • Choice of 1 curated item at the mobile pro-shop
  • Premium raffle prizes

THE 2026 TOURNAMENT IS NOW FULL!
Thank you to everyone who registered – we look forward to a great day on the links for an even better cause!


Injured Workers Day

01/06/2027

Each year on June 1, we mark Injured Workers’ Day and pay respect to the hundreds of workers who have died or become injured while working on their job sites. Injured Workers Day is an opportunity to recognize the individuals who have suffered injuries and fatalities as a result of their workplace conditions.

We must stand together to acknowledge and support the workers who have lost their lives or been seriously injured as a result of hazardous workplaces. The day is an opportunity to collectively demand the provincial government ensure that workers’ safety is a priority and to pass legislation that ensures the well-being of every worker in the province. Together, we can save lives and prevent workplace injuries.

Across the country, Unions, injured workers and other activists rally to help bring awareness to injured workers and the struggles they face in getting fair compensation for their injuries and illnesses. Annual events include overnight vigils, rallies, marches, guest speakers, and panel discussions.

Did you know? 2025 marked the first year that the Ontario government officially recognized Injured Workers Day.